The one reason Paseka says he's back to best at Manly Manly prop Taniela Paseka has credited simplifying his approach to football for his strong form on return from an achilles tendon injury this season. AAP · Apr 13
Beast mode: Taumalolo winds back clock to fire Cowboys North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo is back to the form that lifted the Cowboys a maiden premiership and he says peak physical condition is key. AAP · Apr 11
Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has lit up Suncorp Stadium in a 35-31 win over a Brisbane side that lost two hookers to concussion. AAP · Apr 10
Kiwis don't want to let Pacific title chance slip again After a last-ditch loss to Tonga meant New Zealand missed the 2024 Pacific Championships final, Kiwis ace Dylan Brown is determined history doesn't repeat. AAP · Oct 31, 2025
'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis Tonga's Leka Halasima is ready to rip into his Warriors teammates in a Pacific Cup forwards confrontation for the ages against New Zealand at Eden Park. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf Tonga missed Jason Taumalolo in the Pacific Cup loss to Samoa, but coach Kristian Woolf says nothing will stop him from playing the must-win clash in Auckland. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to a knee injury on the eve of the rugby league Pacific Cup blockbuster against Samoa. AAP · Oct 25, 2025
Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created. AAP · Oct 25, 2025
Record-breaker Katoa tipped for more Tongan heroics Tonga half Isaiya Katoa has been plotting his side's path to Pacific Cup glory for weeks as he takes a remarkable all-time record into the clash with Samoa. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war Samoa prop Payne Haas expects Tonga opposite Stefano Utoikamanu to be at his best in the Pacific Cup clash, but says the pair are far from off-field enemies. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king's men Tonga star Jason Taumalolo endured an injury-ravaged year, but a knee clean-out and audience with the King of Tonga has him revitalised for the Samoa showdown. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
Tonga's Stefano set for round two with big-bopper Haas Melbourne prop Stefan Utoikamanu is set to debut for Tonga and resume hostilities with Samoa and Brisbane's Payne Haas in a Pacific Cup blockbuster. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage AAP · Oct 4, 2025
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Tonga team returns home to inspire before Pacific Cup National hero Jason Taumalolo and the Tongan team will prepare for the Pacific Championships with a visit to the country for the first time since 2019.
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 Haas recovers, set to tee off against Cowboys legend Payne Haas is setting new benchmarks for Brisbane and still has more to give as he recovers from illness to take on North Queensland's greatest forward.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Storm's Stefano commits to Tonga after firing for Samoa Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has opened up on why he will make himself available for Tonga in the Pacific Championships, and reveals his early Tongan heroes.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.
AAP · Apr 18, 2025 Tonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.
AAP · Apr 3, 2025 Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
AAP · Mar 28, 2025 Payten preaches simple message after Cowboys' 0-3 start North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.
AAP · Mar 26, 2025 'It was my call': Taumalolo hits back at Matthew Johns North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has explained why he played Queensland Cup for Mackay recently after Matthew Johns questioned the move.
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Form out window when Cowboys invade Brisbane: Carrigan North Queensland are outsiders to beat Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium but the history between the clubs has Pat Carrigan expecting another titanic derby.
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.